MATCH #23

 

VALOUR  FC (7-4-11) vs. FORGE FC (12-1-7)

When: Monday, October 11, 1 p.m. CDT

Where: IG Field, Winnipeg

Know before you go: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/match-day/

How to watch: OneSoccer is broadcasting all CPL games live https://onesoccer.ca/

MATCH PREVIEW:

There’s been a lot to like about Valour’s last two matches – a pair of draws, one against FC Edmonton the other against Cavalry FC. Their defending has been stout and while they have lacked finish on the attack, they are generating some quality chances.

That said, the clock is ticking now on chasing down a playoff spot, with Valour five points behind fourth place York United FC and with HFX Wanderers – sandwiched between the two clubs in fifth spot – four points ahead with just six matches remaining.

The home side desperately needs some points ASAP, as after Monday’s meeting with Forge FC they finish up the regular season with four of their final five matches on the road.

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3 VALOUR FC PLAYERS TO WATCH

#42 Rafael Galhardo, MF: The veteran Brazilian is coming off arguably his best game in Valour colours. His work on free kicks in the 0-0 draw with Cavalry was sensational, even if his teammates couldn’t capitalize with some finish.

#12 Rocco Romeo, D: He can be such an intimidating presence along the back line for Valour. The TFC loanee has a lot of the same characteristics as Andrew Jean-Baptiste, who dominated at this spot before being lost for the season with an injury.

#2 Rodrigo Reyes, D: Seems to be growing in confidence with every match. His performance vs. Cavalry was also steady.

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INJURED

Valour has been without dominant centre back Andrew Jean-Baptiste for most of the season after he suffereda torn ACL in the Kickoff bubble at the start of the season. Forward and leading scorer Austin Ricci is also unavailable for the rest of the year due to a knee injury suffered in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal loss to Forge FC.

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Valour FC vs. Forge FC All-Time

Overall: (win-draw-loss): 2-1-6

Regular season

May 16, 2019, IG Field: Valour FC 0 Forge FC 2

June 15, 2019, Tim Hortons Field: Forge FC 2 Valour FC 1

July 20, 2019, Tim Hortons Field: Forge FC 3 Valour FC 1

August 17, 2019, IG Field: Valour FC 1 Forge FC 3

September 12, 2019, IG Field: Valour FC 1 Forge FC 3

September 4, 2020, Island Games, PEI: Forge FC 2 Valour FC 2

June 27, 2021, ‘The Kickoff’ at IG Field: Forge FC 0 Valour FC 2

July 11, 2021, ‘The Kickoff’ at IG Field: Valour FC 1 Forge FC 0

Canadian Championship

September 15, 2021, Tim Hortons Field: Forge FC 2 Valour FC 1

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TO DATE

Match 1: Sunday, June 27 — Forge FC 0 Valour FC 2

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/we-know-we-have-a-strong-supporting-cast-it-didnt-really-matter-about-the-outside-noise-we-had-a-gameplan-and-it-worked-well-valour-fc-2-forge-fc-0

Match 2: Wednesday, June 30 – Valour FC 2 HFX Wanderers FC 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/10553

Match 3: Saturday, July 3 – Valour FC 2 Atlético Ottawa 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/it-was-very-emotional-its-special-valour-fc-2-atletico-ottawa-0

Match 4: Wednesday, July 7 — York United FC 2 Valour FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/like-ive-said-many-times-before-its-a-reward-for-the-manitoba-people-valour-fc-1-york-united-fc-2

Match 5: Sunday, July 11 – Valour FC 1 Forge FC 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/we-know-player-for-player-ill-take-us-against-anyone-in-the-league-and-i-think-were-showing-that-after-five-games-so-far-valour-fc-1-forge-fc-0

Match 6: Thursday, July 15 — Atlético Ottawa 0 Valour FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/10764

Match 7: Sunday, July 18  — Valour FC 3 York United FC 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/weve-got-a-room-full-of-leaders-it-doesnt-matter-who-takes-the-arm-band-valour-fc-3-york-united-0

Match 8: Saturday, July 24 — HFX Wanderers 1 Valour FC 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/hes-a-top-class-goalie-hes-been-the-best-goalkeeper-in-the-league-valour-fc-0-hfx-wanderers-fc-1

Match 9: Saturday, July 31 – FC Edmonton 3 Valour FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/10901

Match 10: Wednesday, August 4 – Pacific FC 2 Valour FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/10938

Match 11: Sunday, August 8 – Cavalry FC 1 Valour FC 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/10956

Match 12: Thursday, August 12 – FC Edmonton 0 Valour FC 0

Recap:  https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/it-takes-the-right-type-of-people-in-the-locker-room-to-go-out-and-get-road-performances-valour-fc-0-fc-edmonton-0

Match 13: Monday, August 16 – Valour FC 0 Pacific FC 2

https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/weve-got-to-find-ourselves-out-of-it-the-boys-are-working-very-hard-in-the-very-limited-training-sessions-that-we-have-valour-fc-0-pacific-fc-2

Canadian Championship: Saturday, August 21 – Atlético Ottawa 2 Valour FC 3

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/match-analysis-atletico-ottawa-2-3-valour-fc-canadian-championship

Match 14: Tuesday, August 24 – Valour FC 3 FC Edmonton 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/we-felt-confident-going-into-ottawa-and-we-continued-where-we-left-off-on-the-front-foot-valour-3-fc-edmonton-0

Match 15: Sunday, August 29 – Pacific FC 3 Valour FC 2

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/match-analysis-pacific-fc-3-2-valour-fc

Match 16: Saturday, September 4 – Valour FC 0 Cavalry FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/match-analysis-valour-fc-0-1-cavalry-fc

Match 17: Tuesday, September 7 – Valour FC 0 FC Edmonton 3

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/match-recap-valour-fc-0-fc-edmonton-3

Canadian Championship Quarterfinal: Wednesday, September 15 – Forge FC 2 Valour FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/we-live-and-we-learn-and-we-move-on-to-the-league-play-and-hopefully-bring-that-second-half-confidence-into-our-next-league-game

Match 18: Saturday, September 18 – Valour FC 1 Cavalry FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/match-analysis-valour-fc-1-1-cavalry-fc

Match 19: Sunday, September 26 – York United FC 2 Valour FC 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/i-told-them-to-go-out-there-and-just-play-their-game-my-first-assessment-from-the-bench-is-theres-quality-valour-fc-1-york-united-fc-2

Match 20: Wednesday, September 29 – Valour FC 1 Pacific FC 3

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/theres-a-lot-to-work-with-i-think-the-guys-played-a-good-game-a-solid-game-yes-at-times-we-lacked-a-bit-of-solutions-when-we-were-on-the-ball-post-match-report

Match 21: Saturday, October 2 – Valour FC 1 FC Edmonton 1

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/overall-im-quite-happy-with-the-performance-the-team-put-out-today-post-match-report-valour-fc-1-fc-edmonton-1

Match 22: Tuesday, October 5 – Valour FC 0 Cavalry FC 0

Recap: https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/i-see-a-team-that-is-ambitious-i-see-a-team-that-is-committed-to-what-they-are-asked-i-see-a-team-that-wants-to-win-its-not-by-lack-of-desire-valour-fc-0-cavalry-fc-0